LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsMaterialise NV (MTLS)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.86
-11.48%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.65B
MTLS
Materialise NV
$6.61
-4.06%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $385.09M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 9448853% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $267.53M). MTLS leads profitability with a 3.8% profit margin vs -0.3%. MTLS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.26. MTLS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 47/100 (D+).
LPL
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
MTLS
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 102.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Operating margin of 2.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 8.8%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.1% — below average capital efficiency
3.8% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : MTLS
The strongest argument for MTLS centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.26 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.14 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : MTLS
The primary concerns for MTLS are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 3.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while MTLS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MTLS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.35 — expect wider price swings.
MTLS is growing revenue faster at -0.2% — sustainability is the question.
MTLS generates stronger free cash flow (5M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MTLS scores higher overall (47/100 vs 32/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
LG Display Co Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
LG Display Co., Ltd. is dedicated to the design, manufacture and sale of thin film transistor liquid crystal displays (TFT-LCD) and display panels based on organic light emitting diode (OLED) technology. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
Materialise NV
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Materialize NV offers additive manufacturing and medical software and 3D printing services in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. The company is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium.
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